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Obvio

San Carlos, US · Founded 2023 · 7 known investors

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21 people in our graph share verified history with the Obvio team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Alex Niehenkeunlockedknows Dhruv Maheshwari · together at Motive (overlapped)
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Obvio builds context-aware AI technology that helps cities and police departments monitor reckless driving, educate drivers, and enforce traffic laws such as stop sign, school zone, failure-to-yield, and distracted driving violations. The product is aimed at local governments and law enforcement agencies to improve roadway safety.

AI & Machine LearningGovTechMobility & Transportation

Founders & leadership

Obvio was founded in 2023 by Dhruv Maheshwari and Ali Rehan.

DMDhruv Maheshwari
Dhruv MaheshwariinCo-founderCo-founder and President of Obvio, which develops AI technology to help cities and law enforcement monitor traffic violations and improve roadway safety.
ARAli Rehan
Ali RehaninCo-founderAli Rehan is Co-founder and CEO of Obvio, which develops AI-powered traffic safety systems for law enforcement and municipalities. Previously, he led computer vision and AI teams at Motive, where he built the company's Smart Dashcam product, and co-founded Groopic, a mobile computer vision application.

Investors · 7

HomebrewBurlingame · $100K – $500K
Pathlight VenturesOld Bridge · $500K – $5M
Bain Capitalreported
Bain Capital Venturesreported · 2 sourcesBoston · $1M – $100M
GTMfundreportedScottsdale · $500K – $1.5M
Khosla Venturesreported · 2 sourcesMenlo Park · $5K – $50M
Saga VenturesreportedAustin

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$28.7M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2024–2025

▶$6.7MraisedJul 2024 · 16 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Dhruv MaheshwariExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ali RehanExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$6.7M
Amount sold
$6.7M
First sale
Jul 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2023
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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In the news

AI Could Make Roads Safer; Startup Raises $22Maibusiness.com · Jun 2025Obvio Raises $22 Million Led by Bain Capital to Expand AI Stop Sign Cameras in Five Maryland Cities | DeepNewz VC | Medialmedial.app · Jun 2025Obvio Raises $22 Million to Deliver AI-Powered Traffic Safety and Prevent Traffic Deathsfinance.yahoo.com · Jun 2025Obvio Raises $22M in Series A Fundingfinsmes.com · Jun 2025Obvio Secures $22 Million Series A Funding From Bain Capital Ventures Khosla Ventures And Pathlight Ventures | TradedVCtraded.co

Frequently asked questions

What does Obvio do?
Obvio builds context-aware AI technology that helps cities and police departments monitor reckless driving, educate drivers, and enforce traffic laws such as stop sign, school zone, failure-to-yield, and distracted driving violations. The product is aimed at local governments and law enforcement agencies to improve roadway safety.
Who founded Obvio?
Obvio was founded by Dhruv Maheshwari, Ali Rehan in 2023.
Who are Obvio's investors?
Obvio's investors include Homebrew, Pathlight Ventures, Bain Capital, Bain Capital Ventures, GTMfund, Khosla Ventures, Saga Ventures.
How much funding has Obvio raised?
Obvio has disclosed $28.7M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Obvio headquartered?
Obvio is headquartered in San Carlos, US.